Pittosporum crassifolium
KARO, STIFF LEAF CHEESE WOOD
Pittosporaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Pruning: Tip prune regularly from a young age for density and to maintain the desired shape.

 
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Pittosporum crassifolium
KARO, STIFF LEAF CHEESE WOOD
Pittosporaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in red-purple

Flowering Time: early summer

Ornamental Fruit: furry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, formal screen, windbreak, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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